Homeschool Days at Texas Discovery Gardens

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Monthly Session Topics

Sept. 3, 2026: Monarch Migration
Join us for our Annual Monarch Migration Celebration and learn about these amazing pollinators!

Nov. 5, 2026: The Great Pumpkin Investigation
Get ready for a pumpkin-packed adventure! Explore the science while having fun with pumpkins!

Dec. 3, 2026: Christmas Spiders
Exploring the holiday legend of the Christmas Spider. Learn how arachnids are engineers and play an important role in our ecosystems.

January 7, 2027: Snow Much Science!
Explore the science of snowflakes, crystals, symmetry, and winter weather through hands-on experiments and creative challenges.

February 4 ,2027: Shadow Seekers
Celebrate Groundhog Day by exploring shadows, sunlight, weather, and seasonal changes.

March 4, 2027: Color Quest
Discover colorful science through prisms, bubbles, light experiments, and a rainbow scavenger hunt through the gardens.

April 1, 2027: STEM Trailblazers
Celebrate inspiring women in science with the new IF/THEN STEM Trail. Complete challenges and explore the presence of science in our lives.

May 6, 2027: Leonhardt Lagoon
Discover the incredible plants and animals that call Leonhardt Lagoon home. Explore the wetland ecosystem through hands-on activities and wildlife observations.

June 3,2027: Annual Bug Hunt
It's time for our Annual Homeschool Bug Hunt!

Join us as we learn all about insects and head into the garden to see what fascinating bugs we can find.

July 1, 2027: Butterfly Adventure
Journey through our tropical Butterfly House as you observe butterflies up close, discover their amazing life cycle, and learn how plants and pollinators work together.

August 5, 2027: Cool as Ice
Beat the Texas heat with frozen fun!

Experiment with ice, discover states of matter, and explore cool science through hands-on investigations.

About our 2026-27 Homeschool Days

EXPLORE, LEARN, AND DISCOVER TOGETHER!

During each themed Homeschool Day, families travel at their own pace between activity stations located throughout Texas Discovery Gardens.

Each station offers a hands-on activity, experiment, craft, animal encounter, or other interactive experience connected to the day’s theme.

Stations may be located indoors or outdoors.

Weather conditions are carefully considered, and activities will be moved when needed for the comfort and safety of our guests.

Families are also welcome to explore the Butterfly House and Gardens during their visit.

Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic outdoors; please note that indoor dining space is not available.

Each session requires a $5 non-refundable Reservation Fee. Learn more about this fee on our Homeschool Day Reservation and Admission Policy page.

Please note: there is no Homeschool Day in October, during the State Fair of Texas.

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What Guests are Saying about Homeschool Days at TDG...

I just wanted to share how much we enjoy the homeschool days!

We found out about them at the Dallas zoo homeschool day and had so much fun at the Texas Discovery Gardens table where they shared about the homeschool days. We bought a membership and have been going to them every month since June and will continue for as long as we are able!

These homeschool days do not disappoint!! You can tell there is so much thought, care, and creativity that goes into these days! Everything is so carefully planned and the activities reach multiple levels of kids! I’m so grateful for that! There’s always something for my 8 year old and my 2 year old! They both leave having had a great time and learning something new! Not many programs do that!! Everything is ready for them to use right away, things are precut and laid out so time is spent intentionally! I mean, in July there were precut pieces so they could make the cutest rolly poly! So impressive! The monarch migration was our favorite so far! The entire day was so intentional where you not only learn about so many aspects of monarchs but you’re also “migrating” like the butterflies! It was just so wonderful!

All this to say, we love the homeschool days and they are a highlight for us! Thank you for providing these days and all the effort, thought, care, and work that goes into them!!

Can’t wait for the next one!

Melissa